The movement system he developed as answer to these problems – Contrology as he called it – focuses on re-balancing the body to attain ideal alignment, strength and flexibility, as well as improved coordination of movement and healthy breathing capacity.
You will not perform any movement rapidly or repeat them excessively. Instead, you will focus on the quality of movement to create muscle memory. Your abdominals, back muscles and buttocks serve as the centre of all movement, allowing the rest of your body to move freely. This focus on core stabilisation makes you stronger from the inside out.
At first sight you may be sceptical about how this “gentle” form of exercises could boast such big benefits, especially if you are one of those who like a workout that is challenging and intense with heavy weights and fast speeds. We promise you will be surprised that these exercises are not only for unfit beginners. Pilates, when done correctly, requires huge mental focus and true muscle strengths.
